Background Physical activity is essential to maternal and infant health. Healthcare
professionals should inform pregnant women about benefits of physical activity to prevent …

The period before and during pregnancy is increasingly recognized as an important stage
for addressing malnutrition. This can help to reduce the risk of noncommunicable diseases …

Abstract Purpose of the Review Food insecurity can have a negative health impact for
women during pregnancy and the postpartum period; however, there are a range of barriers …

Purpose To assess the relationship of early pregnancy maternal diet quality (DQ) with
maternal plasma lipids and indicators of cardiometabolic health, including blood pressure …

Background: The ever-increasing pressure on health care systems has resulted in the
underrecognition of perinatal mental disorders. Digital mental health tools such as apps …

Background Notwithstanding the benefits of physical activity (PA) during pregnancy,
anecdotal evidence suggests ignorance, unscientific beliefs, and lack of awareness about …

Background Guidelines for physical activity and exercise during pregnancy recommend that
all women without contraindications engage in regular physical activity to improve both their …

Physical activity (PA) is safe for most pregnant women, improving both maternal fitness and
birth outcomes. Despite evidence of benefits, most pregnant women eliminate or reduce PA …

Background: Motherhood has been associated with reduced leisure-time physical activity
(LTPA) levels. We aim to assess maternal LTPA patterns from preconception to 4 years …

Background Active partner involvement during pregnancy is an effective strategy to enhance
both maternal and newborn health outcomes. The presence of a supportive partner equips …